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physical geography
–noun
| the branch of geography concerned with natural features and phenomena of the earth's surface, as landforms, drainage features, climates, soils, and vegetation. |
[Origin: 1800–10
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| physical geography
n. The study of the natural features of the earth's surface, especially in its current aspects, including land formation, climate, currents, and distribution of flora and fauna. Also called physiography. |
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| physical geography | |
noun | |
| the study of physical features of the earth's surface |
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| physical geography
The scientific study of the natural features of the Earth's surface, especially in its current aspects, including land formation, climate, currents, and distribution of flora and fauna. Also called physiography.
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